PHY RTL Design Engineer

Summary

Posted: Oct 31, 2024

Role Number:200575208

Come join Apple’s growing wireless silicon development team. Our wireless SOC organization is responsible for all aspects of wireless silicon development. With a particular emphasis on highly energy-efficient design and new technologies that transform the user experience at the product level, all of which is driven by a world-class vertically integrated engineering team spanning RF/Analog architecture, and design, Systems/PHY/MAC architecture and design, VLSI/RTL design and integration, Emulation, Design Verification, Test and Validation, and FW/SW engineering. If you enjoy a fast-paced and challenging environment and collaborating with people across different functional areas as well as growing during crisis times, we encourage you to apply. We are looking for Physical Layer design engineers to design and implement advanced signal processing algorithms for Wireless LAN communication systems. Primary job responsibility is the architecture, design, and verification of physical layer algorithms. In this role, you will interact with protocol, software, and systems teams to develop state-of-the-art wireless silicon for applications in Apple products.

Description

Develop signal processing intensive design for wireless communication SoCs, including: – Writing specifications, other documents and defining Microarchitecture based on MATLAB/C system model – Architecting area and power efficient low latency designs with scalabilities, and flexibilities – Work with algorithm and software team to ensure performance, and power efficiency – Power and Area efficient RTL logic design, and DV support – Running tools to ensure lint and CDC/RDC clean design – Synthesis and timing constraints – Experience in design of signal processing Wireless protocols

Minimum Qualifications

• BS and 3+ years of relevant industry experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Ideally at least 3 years of industry experience in wireless PHY design engineering
• Strong fixed-point knowledge and extensive experience with bit-true cycle-accurate verifications
• Understanding of Decoders – Viterbi, LDPC, Polar
• Understanding of Filter design, multi-radix implementation, and compromises
• Knowledgeable in modern design techniques and energy-efficient/low-power logic design, and power analysis
• Familiarity with power estimation (vector-less and vector-based), modeling, profiling, and post-silicon power correlation
• Solid understanding of wireless standards, such as IEEE 802.11, 802.15, Bluetooth, or 3GPP is a plus
• Background in computer architecture
• Bus fabric, especially APB/AHB/AXI
• Power management with multiple power domains
• Proven track record of bringing logic designs into high-volume production
• Ability to work well in a team and be productive under ambitious schedules
• Should exhibit excellent interpersonal skills and be self-motivated and well-organized
• Experience with FPGA and/or emulation platform desired
• Excellent communication skills – both written and oral

Pay & Benefits

• At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $135,400 and $250,600, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
  
  Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.
  
  Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.